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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance vs Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: UltraGrip Performance and Ventus Prime 4 are level at 76.
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Tests 77 · 12 tests Owners 74 · 2,458 reviews
“Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52? Hey there! Went to this reddit after reading a lot of reviews on the website, a bit of a newbie in general. I have read about many models and settled on 2 possible ones due to pricing and availability in my country (not looking for any other options). In my price range and requirements I've settled on Ventus Prime 4 initially (50% cheaper than Primacy that my car came stock with), but have also seen some good stuff said about HS52. I was quite settled on the first one since it scored very well in 2022 Autobild review, but now that 2024 came out a lot of numbers are completely different (predicted tread life alone took a huge dive) and Hankook is now 4 positions lower than Kumho. To add to this, Hankook was only 10% more expensive thank Kumho in my country, but now there was a price drop and and now there is 20% price difference, so set of Kumhos comes out noticeable cheaper. Spec wise they seems very similar with some trade-offs in different departments. I'm not really looking to save as much money as possible, but with latest reviews I'm not sure if there is any improvement worth paying for. Any thoughts? Thanks. Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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76
Dry
Ventus Prime 4 +379Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 81 Reviews found online 81 77 -
80
Wet
UltraGrip Performance +278Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 78 Reviews found online 83 78 -
75
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Ventus Prime 4 Reviews found online 78 – -
73
Comfort
UltraGrip Performance +271Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 77 71 -
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Noise
No comparison63Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 61 -
70
Treadwear
Ventus Prime 4 +474Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Ventus Prime 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 77 Reviews found online 73 70 -
82
Handling
UltraGrip Performance +775Why this score
Source UltraGrip Performance Ventus Prime 4 Reviews found online 82 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 76 |
| Dry | 76 | 79 |
| Wet | 80 | 78 |
| Snow | 75 | – |
| Comfort | 73 | 71 |
| Noise | – | 63 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 74 |
| Handling | 82 | 75 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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UltraGrip Performance
Ventus Prime 4
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A UltraGrip Performance
Pros
- Exceptional snow and ice traction
- Strong performance in wet and dry conditions
- High tread longevity and durability
Cons
- Increased road noise in warmer conditions
- Slightly higher fuel consumption
- Limited performance on pure ice surfaces
Tire B Ventus Prime 4
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry grip providing high confidence
- Significantly reduced road noise and smooth, quiet ride quality
- Competitively priced offering great value compared to top-tier premium brands
Cons
- Accelerated tread wear reported by some users, leading to shorter overall tire life
- Noticeable decrease in wet traction and grip as the tread wears down past the halfway mark
- Stiffer sidewalls can translate to a firmer ride or reduced comfort on rough surfaces
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Community opinion on the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is largely positive, with users praising it as a strong, high-value touring tire that often rivals more expensive premium brands like Michelin. Reviewers and owners highlight its good performance in both dry and wet conditions, though longevity estimates in professional tests show some variation. Overall, it is seen as a significant upgrade over budget or stock tires and a great choice for everyday driving.
“Are there any Hankook Ventus Prime 4 longevity reviews (perhaps personal experience?) The only info I was able to find is Autobild 2022 and 2024, and ADAC 2024 reviews. In the first one they expect 39k km, in the second 26k and in ADAC - 50k. I'm not sure what to believe. I'm a fairly moderate user and will be replacing stock Primacy 3s which lasted around 45k km. I would like to have something that will last around 4-5 years, which at my current usage would be around 30-35k km. If they consistently fall short of it I would probably pay a premium for a more expensive brand, but reviews give very different figures. If ADAC figures is to be trusted I would surely get them, because I would probably replace the car before I have to put on new tires. But 26k km in the latest Autobild review falls short of my expectations a bit. Are those figures typically less than real life due to more extensive testing and usage? I'm driving a compact SUV with 50/50 city highway driving and no sporty aspirations, very default usage scenario. I could pay more and get goodyear efficientgrip performance 2, but at their longevity they will probably need to be replaced out of age before I wear them down realistically, so that's why I was initially settling in more midrange priced Hankook offering. Would love any help, and appreciate the help I received in my previous post! Read more”
“Simbolul cu mașina și fulgerul de pe Hankook Ventus Prime 4 arată că anvelopa e compatibilă și cu mașini electrice (EV), nu că e destinată exclusiv lor. Poate fi folosită fără probleme și pe mașini cu motor termic.”
“Becsapós ez, nagyon kevés csapadék volt a nyáron, és nagyon könnyű megszokni a száraz tapadást. Aztan meglepődik az ember az esőben. Nekem is volt ilyen gumi az autón, előtte meg az volt rajta amivel vettem (valami noname), hát a Hankook egy nagyságrenddel jobb volt annál. Most VP4 van rajta, es rendben van az is szerintem.”
Based on 13 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear UltraGrip Performance | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Too close to call: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 are within 2 points overall. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance is stronger on handling. Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is stronger on treadwear and dry.
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance scores 82 vs 75 on handling.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 74 vs 70 on treadwear.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 79 vs 76 on dry.
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.